June 2015
Endovascular therapy may herald a new era in stroke care
Challenges of moving latest research into practice.
How to launch a bedside procedure service
Hospitalist-led services can increase efficiency and safety.
Know your tests to evaluate rheumatic diseases
Distinguishing crystal disease from infection.
Improve your CPOE to save time and patients
System settings should be customized to individual needs.
A talk on giving talks: Tips to ace medical lectures
Tips to ace medical lectures.
Treating 1 patient at a time
Increased intern efficiency improves discharge rates, decreases duty-hour violations.
House of Cards-iology
Hospital administration can sometimes be ruthless.
Letter from the Editor
This month's issue includes a cover story on endovascular therapy for stroke, as well as coverage from Hospital Medicine 2015.
MKSAP quiz on atrial fibrillation
Cases involving various afib-related diagnoses are presented.
Warning on using hep C drugs with amiodarone; gastroparesis test approved
Details on the latest recalls, warnings, and approvals.
Recent Research
ICU glycemic control adoption, beta-blockers at discharge, cognitive function after cardiac arrest, and more.
In the News
Septic shock, EHR access for inpatients, patient-centered medical home and hospitalizations, and more.